Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to Monkey Park
The beautiful bamboo grove and the mountaintop monkey park are two of the most popular attractions in Arashiyama.
If you have a few hours in Arashiyama, you can do both the walk through the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and visit the Iwatayama Monkey Park.
While you can walk from the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest to the monkey park entrance in about 15 to 20 minutes, note that there is an uphill hike of about 20-30 minutes to get to the monkey park at the top of the mountain.
While it is a trek to get to the park, the views are incredible and it is a treat to see the Japanese macaques in the wild! As a bonus, you will cross the historic Togetsu-kyo Bridge along the way.
Here is a map that shows the walking route from the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove to the Iwatayama Monkey Park:
Planning a trip to the famous grove? Visit our Arashiyama Bamboo Forest home page for the complete rundown on every single detail!